Employer Strategies

Hollywood stereotypes can mislead jobseekers into what they think could be a high-profile, glamourous career. But for many, a competitive field or poor outlook could change perceptions, putting a real challenge on HR to attract talent for those jobs.

High deductible health plans are vulnerable to out-of-pocket costs, according to a new report

Beginning in January, the book publishing company will give employees up to $1,200 annually to tackle loans.

Employee Benefit Adviser, in partnership with business intelligence data analytics firm miEdge, presents the 2016 list of the top employee benefit brokerages in the country, ranked exclusively on health and welfare revenue. Revealed in descending order, the listing is based on Form 5500 reporting data as of Aug. 31.

Thanks to legal battles and federal regulations, plan sponsors have more to consider than ever before

There are some jobs out there that play the role of the unsung hero. They may not appear as glamorous as others, but are just as important to the success of a company.

From expected changes to the ACA, to the embrace of wellness programs to the launch of new private exchanges, it’s been a busy 12 months.

From drug management and reference-based reimbursement to worksite primary care clinics, employers are pursuing new approaches that deliver strong health outcome returns and savings.

An increase in retail clinics and high-performance networks will play a major role for employers in the coming year, says industry expert Don Antonucci.

Employers seek to break the stereotypes around EAPs while also building plan participation among millennials.